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    Ramen Chikumo

    4.7 (375 reviews)
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    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Garth R.

    Don't know this part of LA, just happened to be here for finalization of a tooth implant with Dr. Yamada, due to a cracked tooth - I do like to chew my ice but don't tell on me plz. Dr. Yamada gets a 100 - I'll review him later since this place is dangling a carrot in front of me, to do a Yelp review and get a free dessert. More on that later... I wanted some warm food to soothe my gum surgery and this place hit the spot with its silky warm chicken ramen. I got the Signature Rich Chicken Broth dish which comes with some minor veggies (diced red onion, some thin strips of greens) I added an egg which didn't add much flavor for me so I'd probably skip it next time and I'm def. down to try the Spicy Inferno next visit. Place is really clean and staff are accommodating but a bit awkwardly presenting with the free desert to do a YELP review. Seems like a great way to get us to participate in helping gain business; the awkward part came when I was asked repetitively to show my review before and during eating my dessert. I take a long time to do reviews in detail, and happy to do a review for free dessert, especially since I already planned to do it anyway, but I don't want to be asked about showing it and waiting for me to complete it, that was def. a bit awkward. Regardless, this place deserves five stars it was excellent and at 6 PM on Thursday not busy at all. Parking around the corner by meter or if you're there during the hours allowed, you can park for two hours if there's a spot open without paying. There are a few spots in front of the Restaurant and underground parking and maybe they validate but I didn't ask cause I used the meter around the corner.

    Dee L.

    Food: Ordered the signature rich chicken broth ramen. The broth was a bit too thick and salty for my taste, and I was hoping for more chicken flavor. The noodles, however, were cooked perfectly. The chicken chashu was tender, while the pork chashu was sliced very thin, incredibly tender, and flavorful -- quite different from what you get at most other ramen places. Service: Extremely good service throughout the meal. Ambience: Warm lighting, very clean, and a cozy Japanese-style atmosphere. I didn't quite enjoy the music selection, but the overall vibe was still pleasant.

    Conor B.

    I am always excited to check out a new ramen place so my coworkers and I jumped on the chance to check out Ramen Chikumo for a team lunch. I love the heavy, rich broth of traditional pork ramen. But chicken ramen offers something completely different. It's light and smooth. Almost refreshing compared to its pork counterpart. And Chikumo's broth nails it. It reminded me of being young and sick having a bowl of Campbells chicken soup just way more gourmet and elevated. Everything tastes fresh and perfect. Staff was friendly, but only really interacted with us when taking orders, dropping off the food, and presenting the bill. It was fine since we didn't ever need anything, but I did find it out of the ordinary that no one came in to check on us. I really am not sure how to rate to be honest. On one stand everything tasted good and fresh and the interior is clean and inviting. However, I think ultimately chicken ramen just isn't for me. I crave the richer pork broth. That's not to say others won't completely disagree with them. I would give my personal rating of the food a 3 star. But everything else 4 and, because I want to keep my own personal bias out of this review, I will side with my 4 star review. Please, go check them out and make your own decision.

    Yuzu Citrus Shio Ramen
    Kelly C.

    Super cute ramen place in sawtelle with parking (90 min free with validation!). We came on Easter Sunday at 11:30am and it was empty which was so nice and relaxing! I ordered the yuzu citrus as our server said that it was a lighter ramen and it was indeed light. Aside from that, I didn't really taste any yuzu as advertised and found the noodles (thin) too mushy when I thought it would be al dente. For dessert, we ordered the matcha ice cream and were shocked to find that it was just vanilla ice cream with matcha sprinkled on it!!! :o Overall, pretty ok ramen but great service!

    Shallom L.

    I came here because Sawtelle is literally ramen heaven, and I wanted to try something different from the usual tonkotsu spots. Ramen Chikumo focuses on a chicken-based broth, and it was actually a really nice switch up. The broth is rich, creamy, and slow-simmered for hours, which gives it that thick, velvety texture without feeling too heavy. The noodles are egg-free, and the meats (both chicken and pork) were super tender and cooked really well. The marbled roast beef was definitely a standout for me -- super flavorful and worth ordering on the side. I also liked that they offer dipping ramen, which is perfect if you don't want your noodles getting soggy. The space itself is clean, modern, and has more of a calm, aesthetic vibe compared to other ramen spots in the area. Service was friendly and attentive too. Overall, with so many ramen options in Sawtelle, it's hard to stand out -- but this is definitely a solid switch-up if you're tired of the usual tonkotsu.

    Tsukemen
    Jennifer H.

    Nice modern space, classic ramen shop from Japan. I ordered the Tsukemen and asked for the warm noodles and added a $2 egg. Their broth is chicken, but still rich. Comes with 2 pieces of perfectly tender and moist chicken, as well as perfectly cooked chashu. Really enjoyed the great bowl of ramen! Service was fast and friendly. No wait on a saturday night Would come back to try their classic ramen.

    Belinda C.

    Ramen Chikumo has really grown on me as a quieter, low-key ramen restaurant that's tucked away on the corner of Olympic and Sawtelle. I came for the grand opening a few months ago, and I've been back a few more times since. The ramen is a chicken-based broth, so it feels lighter and healthier than a traditional pork-based broth. I've tried the signature chicken broth ramen and the yuzu citrus shio ramen. Both are delicious, but I really like the yuzu ramen. The yuzu is unique and refreshing. The noodles are the thin-type of noodles (I prefer thicker noodles like the ones at Tsujita). The surprise standout dish though is the yuzu-pickled daikon and cucumber pickles. It's just an appetizer, but the dish is a perfect balance of salty and sweet. Highly recommend. Parking is free for 90 minutes with validation in the underground lot. I've only been here for lunch, so I can't speak to the dinner crowd, but I've never had to wait for lunch. In fact, the restaurant is usually empty. It's a beautiful, minimalist space, and the servers are very friendly. I hope business picks up.

    Delicious bowl of ramen!
    Susan L.

    Loved it. The broth is rich. These noodles are special - chewy, fresh, perfect. It's super clean and stylish and breezy inside. I read a bunch of reviews which were super helpful! I was surprised at how expensive this place is. I would have given five stars because the ramen is DELICIOUS and satisfying. Parking was easy and free with my validation from the restaurant. I held back one star because broth, noodles, an egg, and seaweed added up to $30. Be forewarned. Fantastic but expensive.

    Eunice L.

    One of Sawtelle's hidden ramen gems! Their signature ramen, yuzu ramen, and tsukemen are all delicious. Among the sides, the roast beef is a must-try! I used to wish they served beer, and I was so happy to hear they've finally launched draft beer -- definitely gives me a reason to go back again. The restaurant is clean, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Parking in Sawtelle is usually tough, but they have their own parking lot. If you park there and get validation, parking is free -- a huge plus!

    Dan T.

    Wow wow wow, from service, quality of food, presentation and full of flavor. We been craving for chicken ramen, the other place we tried can be count and thy are all pretty great. But this place sets it apart on their noodles and their broth. We had their signature and tsukemen style plus yuzu favor. Wife always gets any yuzu flavors. All top quality flavors and noodles firmness.

    signature rich chicken broth ramen
    Yiping K.

    Parking - validated self parking in underground lot for 90 min Reservations - available through Yelp but not needed at least for weeknight dinner for group of 4 or less Service - efficient and helpful; ordered another bowl to-go and they brought it out at the end to keep it warm Ambiance - bright, modern, spacious interior that feels welcoming Food - Tsukemen was my personal favorite since I like salty, flavor-forward dishes. The texture of the thick noodles was perfect and the broth wasn't overly rich but still had so much flavor; I'm coming back here for my next dipping ramen craving over two of my previous top spots! The signature chicken ramen had a lightness that definitely feels more guilt-free than a heavier tonkatsu broth.

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    Lisa D.

    Very nice friendly service, spacious beautiful restaurant, but something in the food ended up giving our entire table the runs We ordered the tsukemen dipping ramen, original ramen, and yuzu shio ramen along with the pickled cucumber and daikon and cod roe cheese spring sticks as appetizers. I believe they specialize in chicken ramen and everything tasted ok in that moment, the chicken was a little bit strange in texture but we didn't think much of it. Wouldn't recommend the yuzu ramen though as the yuzu flavor isn't very present but not bad. But an hour later we all had to go to the restroom so maybe it was an off day for them

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    Elly P.

    Food: - signature ramen: alright, the soup has flavor but is missing a wow factor or unami flavor, meats are tender but don't add flavor to the dish, noodles are a tad overcooked. I think they could use more variety in textures

    "Signature Rich Chicken Broth Ramen" - Excellent! with a deep, concentrated, rich, thick, creamy flavor.

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    I was drawn to Kouraku because of the very vintage, Showa-era facade and interior. Without knowing…read moreanything about the place, I decided to stop in and was surprised to learn this is the oldest ramen shop in the United States. I thought that was incredibly cool. I was seated at the counter and didn't have to wait long for the waitress to come around, who recommended ordering via the QR code on the wall in front of me. I liked that it wasn't the *only* way to order, though, and that I can still have a human interaction and order with the waitress if I prefer. There was so much on the menu that I wanted to try that I actually had a tough time ordering, but I eventually decided on the mabo ramen. I was surprised by how big the bowl was, filled with a generous serving of noodles and mabo tofu. It was fantastic, and such a unique ramen compared to what most places offer. I returned three months later on another weekend trip to L.A. and went with the chicken katsu curry. This time, my husband came with me and he got the tenshin chahan ankake, which is a big pile of chahan (fried rice) covered in a shrimp omelette with a gravy pour-over. The katsu was juicy on the inside and incredibly crispy on the outside, in a flavorful curry with a nice little kick of heat. My husband really liked the chahan and cleaned his plate. We finished the meal with an order of the pudding, which had a subtle caramel sweetness and wasn't too cloying or overwhelming. There was a stark difference in how busy they were the first time I visited versus the second. I think I just got lucky the first time and ate there during a lull, because there was no wait to get in on a weekend night and hardly anyone eating inside. But when I came by the second time, we had to put our names on a waitlist, there were a few parties ahead of us, and they were short-staffed. We were seated within 10-15 minutes of putting ourselves on the waitlist and the waiters and waitresses were all very nice despite the crush of customers. Food still came out pretty quickly, too. Kouraku will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this November. They've certainly earned it, and I hope they continue on for more decades to come. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

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